Ep. 149: Surviving the Loss of a Child Part 1 with Lorraine Jones Lawrence

How do parents cope with the loss of a child? It's child month in Jamaica and we are closing out this podcast season on a somber but hopeful note - providing help, hope and healing for grieving parents. In part 1 (this episode), author Lorraine Jones Lawrence shares her story from her book, "You Gotta Get Up: Surviving the Loss of a Child." In part 2, Dr. Angela Brooks will share her story from her book, "Aaron: A Journey of Love, Loss and Triumph." More about Lorraine For over 20 years Lorraine Jones-Lawrence has dedicated herself to the education and sensitization of professionals on the challenges faced by grievers, particularly grieving children and teens. Her first book, 'You Gotta Get Up: Surviving the Loss of Your Child', emerges from a deeply personal place, inspired by the heartrending journey she embarked on following the passing of her cherished son, Andre. Leveraging her extensive background in bereavement support, Jones-Lawrence offers solace and direction to those grappling with the immense void left by a child's death, aiming to illuminate a path through the darkness of such unparalleled grief. Her affiliation with the Association for Death Education and Counseling (ADEC) underscores her commitment to this cause, further enriching her contributions with both professional insight and personal empathy. Get the Book: "You Gotta Get Up" Here About the Host: Jamaican authorpreneur, Cameka “Ruth” Taylor, a.k.a. “The Rocket-Writer,” is the CEO and founder of Extra MILE Innovators Limited, trading as BambuSparks. Since 2015, she has published 29 books, including six Amazon bestsellers. Ruth works with published and aspiring authors to write and publish their books to achieve their God-given mission and financial goals. She is on a mission to raise up 10,000 winning Caribbean Authorpreneurs by 2030 to create sustainable income, alleviate poverty, and transform lives for generations. Free Resources for Author Success: ⁠⁠https://authorpreneursecrets.com/resources/⁠⁠